28 Aug 2025

The District Nurses Appoints New CEO

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This news about our new CEO, Benjamin Jardine, recently featured in the Glenorchy Gazette. We’re delighted to share the story and highlight Benjamin’s vision for the future of The District Nurses.

 

Read the news as it appeared in the Glenorchy Gazette below:

The District Nurses, that provides in-home aged care and community nursing, has appointed Benjamin Jardine as its new CEO.

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Mr Jardine has a personal connection to the type of work The District Nurses undertakes, as his mother receives care through a similar organisation interstate. 

“My mum, who’s in a wheelchair and living with type 1 diabetes, is doing everything she can to stay in her own home, because for her, it’s not just a house,” Mr Jardine said.

“It’s her community. It’s the neighbour who drops off her latest cooking. It’s the postie who brings her parcels inside because he knows she can’t lift them. It’s the nurse who visits every day to change her dressings but stays to chat about what her daughters are up to this week."

“Almost no one would choose to leave that behind for a hospital bed or a place in a nursing home." 

“We all deserve a home and a community to grow old in. And that’s exactly what The District Nurses has been providing for more than a century."

“That’s why I’m here. That’s why I believe in what we do.”

Mr Jardine started his career as a speech pathologist before working in healthcare, disability and social purpose organisations across Australia. 

“I’ve always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, help them live the life they want to live and express themselves,” he said.

“There’s growing recognition that what people want and need is community, connection and to remain in their homes." 

“That’s a powerful mission—and one I feel deeply connected to.”

The District Nurses, one of Tasmania’s longest standing community organisations, providing in-home aged care and community nursing for nearly 130 years, provide support to Tasmanians who want to stay in their own home as they age.

Mr Jardine said this was crucial to helping people remain comfortable and connected. 

“Whether our people are providing care in someone’s home, supporting operations behind the scenes, or helping coordinate services, their work is what makes this organisation great,” he said.

“We’re entering a time of incredible opportunity, not just for The District Nurses, but for the communities we serve across Tasmania.”

“The home care sector is growing, and with that comes a chance to dramatically improve the lives of people across the state.”